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Marquette Kicks off Outdoor Season at USF
Samantha Kennedy tied her PR to win the women's hammer throw in Tampa

Samantha Kennedy

March 14, 2014

TAMPA, Fla. – Marquette’s throwers kicked off the 2014 outdoor track and field season on Thursday evening at the USF Track and Field Stadium in Tampa, Fla., with senior Samantha Kennedy taking home top honors in the women’s hammer throw.

Kennedy tied her personal best in the hammer throw to win the event with a distance of 55.18 meters (181 feet), while senior Kristen Gaffey was seventh with a distance of 45.72 meters (150 feet). Kennedy is currently fifth all-time in Marquette history in the event.

The Surrey, British Columbia native also competed in the javelin and was eighth with a heave of 33.34 meters (109 feet, 4 inches).